Mareep

Mareep is a Pokemon I've been making on and off between other projects. It differs from my other projects and other people's projects in that it uses a bulky weight yarn for the body. I originally did this because I wanted to avoid sculpting and just have a textured "sheepy" look. I ended up sculpting anyway (it was much easier than I thought), but I left the yarn as is. You can use worsted weight,but you have to add extra increase rows to make it larger. I hope you like it!



Materials

Cream colored bulky weight yarn (I used Lion Brand Homespun)
Blue worsted weight yarn
Small amounts black, yellow and orange worsted weight yarn
2 crochet hooks of different sizes (I used an I hook for the bulky weight, and a G hook for the worsted)

Body



With bulky yarn ch 2
Rnd 1: 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook (6 sc)
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around (12 sc)
Rnd 3: sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc (18 sc)
Rnd 4: sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc around (24 sc)
Rnd 5: sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc around (30 sc)
Rnd 6: sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc around (36 sc)
Rnd 7: sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc around (42 sc)
Rnd 8: sc in next 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc around (48 sc)
Rnd 9-20: sc in each sc around
Rnd 21: sc in next 6 sc, sc dec in next 2 sc around (42 sc)
Rnd 22: sc in next 5 sc, sc dec in next 2 sc around (36 sc)
Rnd 23: sc in next 4 sc, sc dec in next 2 sc around (30 sc)
Rnd 24: sc in next 3 sc, sc dec in next 2 sc around (24 sc)
Rnd 25: sc in next 2 sc, sc dec in next 2 sc around (18 sc)
Rnd 26: sc in next sc, sc dec in next 2 sc around (12 sc)
Rnd 27: sc dec around (6 sc)
Fasten off.

Head



Ch 2
Rnd 1: 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook (6 sc)
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around (12 sc)
Rnd 3: sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc (18 sc)
Rnd 4: sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc around (24 sc)
Rnd 5: sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc around (30 sc)
Rnd 6- 10: sc in each sc around
Fasten off.
Sew to head; wrap remaining yarn around last row and pull tightly for shaping

Hair



Ch 4
Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch space across (3 sc)
Row 2-40: sc in each sc across
Fold in half and sc across, then sl st sides together.
Roll up, leaving a tail and sew to head.


Ears (Make 2)



With black, ch 2
Rnd 1: 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook (6 sc)
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around (12 sc)
Rnd 3-4: sc in each sc around, change to yellow in last sc
Rnd 5-6: sc in each sc around
Rnd 7: sc in next 2 sc, sc dec in next 2 sc around, changing to black at end of row (9 sc)
Rnd 8: sc in next sc, sc dec in next 2 sc around (6 sc)
Rnd 9: sc dec in 2 sc around (3 sc)
Fasten off.

Sew on each side of head underneath the hair.

Legs (Make 4)



Ch 2
Rnd 1: 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook (6 sc)
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around (12 sc)
Rnd 3-10: sc in each sc around
Fasten off.

Tail



Tail--Ball
With orange, ch 2
Rnd 1: 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook (6 sc)
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around (12 sc)
Rnd 3: sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc around (18 sc)
Rnd 4-5: sc in each sc around
Rnd 6: sc in next sc, sc dec in next 2 sc around (12 sc)
Rnd 7: sc dec in 2 sc around (6 sc)
Fasten off.

Tail--Tail
With yellow, ch 6, sl st to first ch space to form a loop
Rnd 1: sc in each ch space around (6 sc)
Rnd 2-3: sc in each sc around, change to black at end of Rnd 3
Rnd 4-6: sc in each sc around, change to yellow at end of Rnd 6
Rnd 7-9: sc in each sc around, change to black at end of Rnd 9
Rnd 10-12: sc in each sc around
Row 13: fold in half and sc together (3 sc)
Fasten off.
Sew Rnd 13 to ball. Sew to body.

Finishing and Sculpting.

Cut out eyes out of felt and glue as shown. Embroider 2 straight stitches for nostrils. To sculpt, make straight stitches in random locations around the body and pull tightly to form dents in the crochet fabric. With black thread, embroider a straight stitch on each leg for toe separation.

*Pokemon is copyright of Nintendo.

Bulbasaur Trio Part III Venusaur

Here's the last part in our evolution series. He's (and he is a he; females have a seed--I may make an optional add on later on) a little more detailed than the others in that he has more crocheted parts. Nothing extremely difficult to make, but somewhat difficult to get to stay up. As you'll see on the materials list below, I had to use something to keep the flower petals from bending down. I myself used chopsticks since I had them around the house, but you can use whatever you like. If you're making this for a child, you may want to choose a safer alternative like fabric stiffener (although I haven't tried that yet so I can't guarantee if it would work--it may be too heavy). If you find a good solution, let me know and I'll add it up here. Excepting that part, the pattern is fairly straightforward. But, as always, if you have any questions, let me know. Without further ado (I know it was a long explanation), here's Venusaur! Good luck!

*Edit* Rita (see comment below) has suggested using plastic canvas for the petals. Thanks for the idea!

Venusaur



Materials

Worsted weight yarn in blue/green, red, yellow, orange/brown, white and green
Small bit of black yarn or thread
Felt in white and dark pink or fabric paint, as desired
4-6 sticks of any type, chopsticks, wooden dowels, etc (see beginning about safety warning)
Crochet hook
Sewing needle


Head



Ch 2
Round 1: 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook (6 sc)
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around (12 sc)
Rnd 3: sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc (18 sc)
Rnd 4: sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc around (24 sc)
Rnd 5: sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc around (30 sc)
Rnd 6: sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc around (36 sc)
Rnd 7: sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc around (42 sc)
Rnd 8: sc in next 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc around (48 sc)
Rnd 9: sc in next 7 sc, 2 sc in next sc around (54 sc)
Rnd 10: sc in next 8 sc, 2 sc in next sc around (60 sc)
Rnd 11-14: sc in each sc around
Rnd 15: sc in next 8 sc, sc dec in next 2 sc around (54 sc)
Rnd 16: sc in next 7 sc, sc dec in next 2 sc around (48 sc)
Rnd 17: sc in next 6 sc, sc dec in next 2 sc around (42 sc)
Rnd 18: sc in next 5 sc, sc dec in next 2 sc around (36 sc)
Rnd 19: sc in next 4 sc, sc dec in next 2 sc around (30 sc)
Rnd 20: sc in next 3 sc, sc dec in next 2 sc around (24 sc)
Rnd 21: sc in next 2 sc, sc dec in next 2 sc around (18 sc)
Rnd 22: sc in next sc, sc dec in next 2 sc around (12 sc)
Rnd 23: sc dec around (6 sc)
Fasten off and weave through remaining ends, pull to close.

Body



Ch 2
Round 1: 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook (6 sc)
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around (12 sc)
Rnd 3: sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc (18 sc)
Rnd 4: sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc around (24 sc)
Rnd 5: sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc around (30 sc)
Rnd 6: sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc around (36 sc)
Rnd 7: sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc around (42 sc)
Rnd 8: sc in next 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc around (48 sc)
Rnd 9: sc in next 7 sc, 2 sc in next sc around (54 sc)
Rnd 10: sc in next 8 sc, 2 sc in next sc around (60 sc)
Rnd 11-30: sc in each sc around
Rnd 31: sc in next 8 sc, sc dec in next 2 sc around (54 sc)
Rnd 32: sc in next 7 sc, sc dec in next 2 sc around (48 sc)
Rnd 33: sc in next 6 sc, sc dc in next 2 sc around (42 sc)
Rnd 34: sc in next 5 sc, sc dec in next 2 sc around (36 sc)
Rnd 35: sc in next 4 sc, sc dec in next 2 sc around (30 sc)
Rnd 36: sc in next 3 sc, sc dec in next 2 sc around (24 sc)
Fasten off. Sew head to body opening.

Ears (Make 2)

Rnd 1: Ch 2, 3 sc in 2nd ch from hook (3 sc)
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around (6 sc)
Rnd 3: sc in each sc around (6 sc)
Rnd 4: 2 sc in each sc around (12 sc)
Rnd 5: sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc around (18 sc)
Rnd 6: sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc around (24 sc)
Rnd 7: sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc around (30 sc)
Optional: add an extra round or 2 of sc around in b/w rounds 4-7 to make the ears larger/pointier.
Fasten off. Sew to each side of head.

Back legs (Make 2)



Rnd 1: Ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook (6 sc)
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around ( 12 sc)
Rnd 3: sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc around (18 sc)
Rnd 4: sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc around (24 sc)
Rnd 5-10: sc in eachsc around
Row 11: sc in 12 sc across, turn (12 sc)
Row 12-15: sc in each sc across
Row 16: sc dec in first 2 sc, sc across, sc dec in next 2 sc (10 sc)
Row 17: repeat row 16 (8 sc)
Fasten off.

Front legs (Make 2)



Repeat Rnds 1-10 of back legs
Rnd 11-12: sc in each sc around
Row 13: sc in 12 sc across, turn
Row 14: sc in each sc across
Row 15-16: sc dec in first 1 sc, sc across, sc dec in last 2 sc (8 sc at end of row 16)
Fasten off.

Sew front and back legs to body.

Warts (Make 20)

Ch 4, 4 dc in 4th sch from hook, slip st top together.
Fasten off.
Sew all over body.

Flower





Trunk

In brown/orange:
Ch 2
Rnd 1: 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook (6 sc)
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around (12 sc)
Rnd 3: sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc (18 sc)
Rnd 4: sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc around (24 sc)
Rnd 5: sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc around (30 sc)
Rnd 6-16: sc in each sc around.
Fasten off.

In white, ch 2
Rnd 1: 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook (6 sc)
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around (12 sc)
Rnd 3: sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc (18 sc)
Rnd 4: sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc around (24 sc)
Rnd 5: sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc around (30 sc)
Fasten off.

Ch 5 with yellow
Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch space across (4 sc)
Row 2-30: sc in each sc across
Fasten off.
Sew around edge of white part.
Sew to trunk opening.



Petals (Make 6)

Ch 5
Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch space across (4 sc)
Row 2: sc in first sc, 2 sc in one of middle sc, sc in remaining sc (5 sc)
Row 3-9: repeat row 2 (12 sc at end of row 9)
Row 10-20: sc in each sc across
Row 21: Ch 2, hdc in next sc, sc in next sc, sl st in next sc, sc in next sc, hdc in next 2 sc, sc in next sc, sl st in next sc, sc in next sc, hdc in next 2 sc
Fasten off.

White spots

Ch 2
Rnd 1: 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook (6 sc)
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around (12 sc)
Fasten off.

Sew to petals.

Sew 3 petals together and sew to trunk between the yellow and brown/orange.

Leaves (Make 4)



Ch 21
Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and each sc across
Row 2-4: sc in each sc across
Row 5: ch 2, hdc in next 3 sc, turn (4 hdc)
Row 6-9: repeat previous row for 4 rows
Row 10: sc dec twice (2 sc)
Row 11: sc in each sc (2 sc)
Row 12: sc dec (1 sc)
Fasten off. Skip 2 sc and repeat steps starting from row 5 once more. Skip 2 more sc and repeat steps but in rows 6-9 sc inc and sc dec on end of each row so that it's at an angle. Turn the piece around and do two of the same on the other side.

Front point: hdc ocross one end until desired length, then repeat rows 10-12 and fasten off.

Place all four leaves together so that they form a cross (there will be some overlaping) and sew to back. Sew flower on top.
Stick chopsticks or whichever material you choose into the trunk to support the flower. I didn't glue mine, just in case I ever decided to reposition it, but you can if you prefer.

Finishing

With felt, cut out eyes and mouth and ears and glue or stick to head. Attach small pieces of white felt to the mouth for teeth (All of the above can also be done with fabric paint or a mixture of the two, as I did). Sew eyelids above eyes. Above the mouth, embroider 2 straight lines for nostrils. Add white nails with either fabric paint or felt to bottom of legs.






*Pokemon is copyright of Nintendo.

Bulbasaur Trio--Part 2, Ivysaur

Materials:
Yarn in a light blue/blue greenish or any desired color
Felt in white and a darker shade of the yarn
Fabric paint for toes (can be made with felt, as shown in the picture, as well--they come off very easily though)
Small amount of yarn in green and pink
Stuffing
Choose a hook according to the type of yarn you use (I used a G hook with worsted weight)

Head

Ch 2
Round 1: 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook (6 sc)
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around (12 sc)
Rnd 3: sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc (18 sc)
Rnd 4: sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc around (24 sc)
Rnd 5: sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc around (30 sc)
Rnd 6: sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc around (36 sc)
Rnd 7: sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc around (42 sc)
Rnd 8-10: sc in each sc around
Rnd 11: sc in next 5 sc, sc dec in next 2 sc around (36 sc)
Rnd 12: sc in next 4 sc, sc dec in next 2 sc around (30 sc)
Rnd 13: sc in next 3 sc, sc dec in next 2 sc around (24 sc)
Rnd 12: sc in next 2 sc, sc dec in next 2 sc around (18 sc)
Rnd 13: sc in next sc, sc dec in next 2 sc around (12 sc)
Rnd 14: sc dec around (6 sc)
Fasten off and weave through remaining sc, pulling gently to close.



Body

Ch 2
Round 1: 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook (6 sc)
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around (12 sc)
Rnd 3: sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc (18 sc)
Rnd 4: sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc around (24 sc)
Rnd 5: sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc around (30 sc)
Rnd 6: sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc around (36 sc)
Rnd 7: sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc around (42 sc)
Round 8-23: sc in each sc around
Round 24: sc in next 5 sc, sc dec in next 2 sc around (36 sc)
Round 25: sc in next 4 sc, sc dec in next 2 sc around (30 sc)
Round 26: sc in next 3 sc, sc dec in next 2 sc around (24 sc)
Round 27: sc in next 2 sc, sc dec in next 2 sc around (18 sc)
Round 28: sc in next sc, sc dec in next 2 sc around (12 sc)
Fasten off.
Sew to head.

Back legs (Make 2)

Rnd 1: Ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook (6 sc)
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around ( 12 sc)
Rnd 3: sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc around (18 sc)
Rnd 4-8: sc in each sc around
Row 9: working in rows, sc across 9 sc, turn (9 sc)
Row 10-11: sc in each sc across
Row 12: sc dec in next 2 sc, repeat once, sc in next 3 sc, sc dec in next 2 sc, repeat in last 2 sc (5 sc)
Row 13: sc dec in next 2 sc, sc in next sc, sc dec in last 2 sc (3 sc)
Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing.

Front legs (Make 2)

Repeat Rnds 1-8 of back legs
Row 10-12: sc in next 7 sc, turn
Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing.

Sew front and back legs to body as shown.

Ears (Make 2)
Rnd 1: Ch 2, 3 sc in 2nd ch from hook (3 sc)
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around (6 sc)
Rnd 3: sc in each sc around (6 sc)
Rnd 4: 2 sc in each sc around (12 sc)
Rnd 5: sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc around (18 sc)
Rnd 6: sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, repeat around (24 sc)
Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing. Sew to head.



Bud
Rnd 1: Ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook (6 sc)
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around (12 sc)
Rnd 3: sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc around (18 sc)
Rnd 4: sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc around (24 sc)
Rnd 5: sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc around (30 sc)
Rnd 6-12: sc in each sc around
Rnd 13: sc in next 3 sc, sc dec in next 2 sc around (24 sc)
Stuff
Rnd 14: sc in next 2 sc, sc dec in next 2 sc around(18 sc)
Rnd 15: sc in next sc, sc dec in next 2 sc around (12 sc)
Rnd 16: sc in each sc around, ch 13 (12 sc and 13 ch sp)
Rnd 17: sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch sp across and each sc around, ch 1, turn(24 sc)
Rnd 18: sc in each sc across
Fasten off.
Forming a spiral, sew excess row in the middle of the bud, adding extra stuffing if necessary.

Leaf (Make 4)

Row 1: Ch 5, sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch sp across to last ch sp, 2 sc in last ch sp, turn and sc across other side of ch row, ch 1, turn (8 sc)
Row 2: 2 sc in first sc, sc in each sc across to the point of the leaf, 2 sc in each of next 2 sc, sc in remaining sc to last sc, 2 sc in last sc, ch 1, turn (12 sc)
Row 3: repeat row 2 (16 sc)
Row 4: repeat row 2 (20 sc)
Row 5: repeat row 2 (24 sc)
Row 6: repeat row 2 (28 sc)
Row 7: repeat row 2 (32 sc)
Edging: sc in first 2 sc, ch 1, turn, sc across 2 sc, ch 1, turn, sc in each sc and on side of last 2 rows made, *sc in next sc on Row 7, sc in next 2 sc, ch 1, turn, sc across last 2 sc made, ch 1, turn, sc in each sc and on side of last 2 rows, repeat from * along both sides of leaf, sl st to main part of leaf and fasten off.

Sew leafs around flower bud onto back as shown.

With felt, make eyes, mouth ears and spots. With fabric paint, make 3 toes on each foot.




*Pokemon is copyright of Nintendo.

Bulbasaur Trio--Part I

Here's the first of my Bulbasaur evolution series. Naturally, the first one up is Pokemon #1: Bulbasaur. One of my difficulties in making these patterns is that I had a lot of difficulties finding the proper shades for these guys, which is why he is the color he is. I couldn't wait though, since he is my favorite. One day, I hope to find the right color for him and I'll put new pictures, but for now, this will do. As always, contact me if you have any questions. I hope you like him!

Materials:
Yarn in 2 different shades of green (regular Bulbasaur is a bluish-green with his bulb being the color of my Bulbasaur body)
Crochet hook (using your own descretion according to yarn size; I used a 4.0 mm hook with worsted weight yarn)
Small amount black embroidery floss
Green felt
White felt
Pink felt (or color white felt pink as I did)
Small amounts red felt
Fabric paint (optional for toes and teeth, you can also use felt)



Head

Ch 2
Round 1: 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook (6 sc)
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around (12 sc)
Rnd 3: sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc (18 sc)
Rnd 4: sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc around (24 sc)
Rnd 5: sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc around (30 sc)
Rnd 6-10: sc in each sc around
Begin stuffing, continue stuffing as desired.
Rnd 11: sc in next 3 sc, sc dec in next 2 sc around (24 sc)
Rnd 12: sc in next 2 sc, sc dec in next 2 sc around (18 sc)
Rnd 13: sc in next sc, sc dec in next 2 sc aroun d(12 sc)
Rnd 14: sc dec around (6 sc)
Fasten off and weave through remaining sc, pulling gently to close. Weave in ends

Ears (Make 2)

Rnd 1: Ch 2, 3 sc in 2nd ch from hook (3 sc0
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around (6 sc)
Rnd 3: sc in each sc around
Rnd 4: 2 sc in each sc around (12 sc)
Rnd 5: sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc around (18 sc)
Fasten off. Sew to head.



Body

Note: Initially, I had made the body one increased round bigger (at rnd 6), which is the one you see in the picture. Although I left mine as is, for the pattern I took out that round so yours won't be as plump. You can put that round back in if you like, just follow the math of the other increases (it should come out to 36 sc)

Rnd 1-10: Repeat Rnds 1-10 of head
Rnd 11-17: sc in each sc around
Rnd 18-20: repeat Rnds 11-13 of head (12 sc at end of Rnd 20)
Fasten off leaving a long tail. Sew to head.

Back Legs (Make 2)

Rnd 1: Ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook (6 sc)
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around ( 12 sc)
Rnd 3-6: sc in each sc around
Working in rows
Row 7: sc across 6 sc, ch 1, turn (6 sc)
Row 8-9: sc in each sc across
Row 10: sc dec across (3 sc)
Fasten off.
Sew to body.

Front Legs (make 2)

Rnd 1-2: Repeat as for 1-2 of back legs (12 sc at end of Rnd 2)
Rnd 3: sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc, repeat around (18 sc)
Rnd 4-5: sc in each sc around
Rnd 6: sc in next sc, sc dec in next 2 sc around (12 sc)
Fasten off.
Sew to body at a slight angle.



Bulb

Note: This is probably the most complicated part, I tried to write the instructions as best as I could but yours may not be exactly the same, so if you find yourself getting something different, you may want to adjust according to your own judgmenet.
Rnd 1: Ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd chain from hook (6 sc)
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around (12 sc)
Rnd 3: sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc around (18 sc)
Rnd 4: sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc around (24 sc)
Rnd 5: sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc around (30 sc)
Rnd 6: sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc around (36 sc)
Rnd 7: sl st in next sc, ch 1, sc in next sc, 2 sc in next 2 sc, sc in next sc, sl st in next sc, repeat all steps around (48 st)
Rnd 8: skip first sl st, sc in next 7 sc and sl st, repeat around (approximately 42 sc)
Rnd 9: sc in each sc around
Rnd 10: sl st in next sc, sc in next sc, sc dec in next 2 sc, sc in next sc, sl st in next sc, skip next sc, repeat all steps around (30 sc)
Rnd 11: skip sl st, sc in next sc, sc dec in next 2 sc, sc in next sc, sl st in next s st, repeat all steps around (must be 24 sc at this point, you may have to hedge it a bit)
Rnd 12: sc in next 2 sc, sc dec in next 2 sc around (18 sc)
Rnd 13: sc in next sc, sc dec in next 2 sc (12 sc)
Rnd 14: repeat Rnd 13 (8 sc)
Rnd 15-17: sc in each sc around
Fasten off, leaving a long tail
Using the slip stitches in the bulb portion as a guide, embroider a few stitches from top to bottom, pulling to form a groove

Finishing
Cut felt into shapes for markings and for eyes and mouth as shown (if you want a closed mouth, you can embroider it). Either glue or stick (if you're a cheater and use sticky felt like me) to the body. Once everything is in the position you want it, you can sew the bulb to the back. Embroider the nostrils and eye indent. Use the fabric paint to make 3 toes on each foot and 2 fangs. You can also use felt--that was what I originally did, as you can see from the picture, but the toes fell off so I had to replace them. Add any remaining details you like, and that's it! Unless I forgot to write any steps, in which case, please tell me. Happy crocheting!




*Pokemon is copyright of Nintendo.

Vulpix

This is a side project I finished while I was working on my big 3-part project, which hopefully I will finish in the next couple of months. It was actually easier than I expected; the trickest part wasn't crocheting at all, but getting the eyes right. I ended up making it a closed eye version after various failed attempts. I think she looks cute this way, but if anyone makes a good eye version, I'd love to see it. She's posable, and can either sit or stand. I hope you like her, and as always, if there are questions, let me know.

Update Hair instructions added, sorry for the confusion.

Materials

Redish-brown yarn (Note: all instructions will use this color unless otherwise stated)
Orange Yarn
Beige Yarn
Small amount dark brown yarn
Black embroidery thread
Felt in brown and pink

Body



Ch 2
Rnd 1: 8 sc in 2nd ch from hook (8 sc)
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around (16 sc)
Rnd 3: sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc, repeat around (24 sc)
Rnd 4-16: sc in each sc around
Rnd 17: sc in next 6 sc, sc dec in next 2 sc, repeat around (21 sc)

Head



Starting from the muzzle, ch 7
Rnd 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and each sc across, 2 sc in last sc, turn around and sc in unused ch loops on the other side (12 sc)
Rnd 2: sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc, repeat around (14 sc)
Rnd 3: sc in next 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc, repeat around (16 sc)
Rnd 4-5: sc in each sc around
Rnd 6: sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc, repeat around (24 sc)
Rnd 7: sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, repeat around (32 sc)
Rnd 8-10: sc in each sc around
Rnd 11: sc in next 6 sc, sc dec in next 2 sc, repeat around (28 sc)
Rnd 12: sc in next 5 sc, sc dec in next 2 sv, repeat around (24 sc)
Rnd 13: sc in next 4 sc, sc dec in next 2 sc, repeat around (20 sc)
Rnd 14: sc in next 3 sc, sc dec in next 2 sc, repeat around (16 sc)
Rnd 15: sc in 2 sc, sc dec in next 2 sc, repeat around (12 sc)
Rnd 16: sc in next sc, sc dec in next 2 sc, repeat around (8 sc)
Fasten off, weave tail through remaining sc. Pull to close.




Ears (Make 2)

Ch 6
Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each ch across (5 sc)
Row 2-3: sc in each sc across
Row 4: sc dec in next 2 sc, sc in next sc, dec in last 2 sc (3 sc)
Row 5: sc in each sc across
Row 6: sc dec in remaining sc (1 sc)

Edging

Sc in each sc and end of each row around, with 2 sc in the bottom corners. Sl st to first sc. Fasten off.

Inner ear

With dark brown
Ch 5
Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across (4 sc)
Row 2-3: sc in each sc across
Row 4: sc in next sc, sc dec in next 2 sc, sc in last sc (3 sc)
Row 5: sc dec in remaining sc (1 sc)
Fasten off. Sew to outer ear

Ear hair (Make 6)C
h 2
Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook (1 sc)
Row 2-3: sc in sc across (1 sc)
Fasten off.
Sew 3 together for each ear, sew to inner ear.



Belly Band



Ch 3
Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and next ch (2 sc0
Row 2-5: sc in each sc across, ch 2 at end of Row 5
Row 6: sl st in each ch sp and sc across. ch 3
Row 7: sc in 2nd ch from hook and each sl st across (6 sc)
Row 8-11: sc in each sc across
Row 12: sl st in next 2 sc, sc in next 2 sc, turn, leaving remaining sc unworked (2 sc)
Row 13-17: sc in each sc across

Legs



Front legs (Make 2)

With dark brown for feet, ch 2
Rnd 1: 8 sc in 2nd ch from hook (8 sc)
Rnd 2: sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc, repeat around (12 sc)
Rnd 3: sc in each sc around, sc in back loops only for front 6 sc (12 sc)
Rnd 4: skiping first sc, 2 dc in each of unworked loops of row 2, sc in next sc of Rnd 3, repeat 2x more, sc in remaining sc around (22 sc and dc)
Rnd 5: sc in next dc, sc dec in next 2 dc, repeat with all dc, sc in remaining sc around (15 sc)
Rnd 6: sc in next 2 sc, sc dec in next 2 sc, repeat around (12 sc). Change to redish-brown in last sc
Rnd 7-12: sc in each sc around
Row 13: sl st in 12 sc, sc in next 4 sc, turn (4 sc)
Row 14-17: sc in each sc across

Back legs (Make 2)
Repeat as for Front leg up to Rnd 11
Rnd 12: sc dec in first 2 sc, sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in remaining sc around (12 sc)
Rnd 13-14: repeat Rnd 12
Rnd 15: sc in each sc around
Rnd 16: sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 5 sc, sc dec in next 2 sc, sc in remaining sc around
Rnd 17: sc in each sc around
Fasten off.

Tails (Make 6)


Ch 5, join in ring
Rnd 1: sc in each ch around (5 sc)
Rnd 2-20: sc in each sc around
Fasten off
Roll the top as shown and sew all 6 tails together.

Hair (Make 3)

Ch 5, join in ring
Rnd 1: sc in each ch around (5 sc)
Rnd 2-12: sc in each sc around
Fasten off.

Side bangs (Make 2)

Ch 5
Sc in 2nd ch from hook and next 2 ch spaces, sl st in last ch space (4 st)
Fasten off.

Middle bangs (Make 2)

Ch 6, repeat instructions for side bangs adding 1 extra sc at the beginning.

Middle bang piece

Row 1: ch 5, sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch space across ( 4 sc)
Row 2-3: sc in each sc around
Row 4: sc in 2 sc, turn, leaving remaining sc unworked
Row 5: sc dec in 2 sc across (1 sc)
Row 6: sc in remaining sc
Fasten off.

Sew all hair pieces together so that there is no space in between.
Final Assembly and Details

Sew all hair to the top of head, stuffing if desired. Sew legs and head to body ( wrapped some spare yarn around where the head and body meet to form a neck, but this is optional). Position belly band between legs and sew onto body. Sew tail to butt. With felt, cut out nose and mouth as shown or as desired. For closed eyes, embroider two curved lines with black thread.





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Penelope Baby Sweater

This is my first and probably last clothing pattern. I made it for my cousin's
newborn for Christmas. I call it the Penelope sweater, not because that's her name, but because of all the unraveling I had to do to make sure I had enough yarn (including the sacrifice of one of my stuffed animals' legs). Whether or not it will actually fit her is debatable: my grandmother thinks it's better suited for a doll. But the baby's mother thinks it may fit. I wasn't there, otherwise I would've made them try it on her right away. But we'll see--and you can always add or subtract rows depending on your baby's measurements (and add and subtract stitches as well, if you're having a width problem). Hope it works out okay! And if you try it on a baby, take pictures so I can see!


Materials
Fine yarn in 2 contrasting colors (make sure you have enough before hand, trust me)
3.0 hook

Gauge
10 sc = 2 in




Back
Ch 51
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch space across (50 sc)
Row 2-37: sc in each sc across
Row 38: sl st in first 7 sc, sc in next 36 sc, turn, leaving remaining 7 sc unworked (36 sc)
Row 39-46: sc in each sc across
Collar
Row 47: Sc in next 11 sc, sl st in next 14 sc, sc in remaining sc
Row 48: sc in 11 sc, fasten off.
Row 48 (part 2): attatch to other end of row, sc across 11 sc and fasten off.



Front (Make 2, reversing shaping)
Ch 26
Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and each sc across, turn (25 sc)
Row 2-37: sc in each sc across
Row 38: sl st in first 7 sc, sc in remaining sc or sc in next 18 sc, leaving remaing sc unworked (18 sc)
Row 39-46: sc in each sc across
Row 47: sl st in first 7 sc, sc in remaining sc or sc in 11 sc, leave remaining sc unworked (11 sc)
Row 48: sc in 11 sc, fasten off.





Sleeves (make 2)
Ch 29
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch space across (28 sc)
Row 2: sc in each sc across
Row 3: 2 sc in first sc, sc across to last sc, 2 sc in last sc (30 sc)
Row 4-45: sc in eac sc across, increasing at each end of every 14th row from row 3 (I believe it's rows 17, 31 and 45, but I could be wrong) (36 sc at end of row 45)
Row 46: sl st in first 10 sc, sc in next 16 sc, ch 1 and turn, leaving remaing sc unworked (16 sc)
Row 47-51: sl sc in each sc across
Fasten off.

Sew front pieces to back on the shoulders and sides. Sew in the sleeves

Side Edging
Attach contrasting color to one of the front edges
Row 1: sc in end of each row
Row 2-3: sc in each sc across
Fasten off and repeat on other side.


Bottom Edging
Attach contrasting color to row 3 on one of the sides
Row 1: sc across unused ch loops around. Fasten off

Collar Edging
Attach contrasting color
Row 1: Sc in each sc and end rows of side edging, sl st to other side.
Fasten off.

Sleeve edging
Repeat as for bottom and collar, sl st in first sc
Fasten off.

Baby Stocking

This is a Christmas present for my cousin's new baby. It's fairly simple, inspired by larger stockings I've made a few times before, but with my own spin, particularly in terms of the details.

Materials:
Red yarn
Small amount white yarn

Instrucitons
Ch 23
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch sp across (22 sc)
Row 2-5: sc in each sc across
Row 6: sl st in first 4 sc, sc in next 14 sc across, turn
Row 7-13: sc in each sc around

Assembly
Fold in half, around edges (leaving an opening at the top), sc in end of each row, leftover sc and sl st of rows 5 and 6, other side of ch and in the fold at the end of each row

Hanger
Ch 8 and sl st in same place.

Fasten off and weave in remaining ends

Edging
Join with white, sl st around sides, bottom and in each side of opening.